Introduction
The goal of this course is to provide a general introduction to the study of child development from conception to early adolescence. We will discuss historical perspectives as well as current theory and research in the areas of prenatal, perceptual, cognitive, language, and social development. By the end of this course, you should have a better understanding of the process of development, have acquired knowledge of research issues and methodologies, and appreciate the multiple sources of influence on the developing child.
What's New?
12/20/06
Your final grades, including your extra credit points are now posted.
12/04/06
ATTENTION SECTION 13331:
Your exam 2 grades are incorrect on the final posting- please add 10.56 points to them. Sorry for any confusion.
12/03/06
Please note that all of your grades are now posted. I have included all extra credit points that I have received from you thus far (unless they are on experiment track online- I will get those later).
Here is the breakdown for the final exam (100 MC questions plus 5 bonus questions):
13 on Theories
7 on prenatal development
2 on the birth process
9 on methods
5 on infant perception
7 on Piaget
5 on information processing
8 on language development
9 on temperament and attachment
3 on daycare
6 on moral development
4 on aggression
5 on self and social understanding
3 on gender development
7 on family and parenting
4 on discipline
4 on child abuse
4 on school achievement
2 on peer relationships
All extra credit (book questions and/or research credit) is due at the final exam. Good luck, and happy holidays!
11/27/06
Please note that the final exam preparation is now posted to the right in word format. I will post your grades as soon as I get them back. You have until the final exam to turn in any book questions/extra credit for your 10 points.
Note that I will be bringing your exams (including the 3rd exam, if it is ready) to class for the review session. Bring any questions that you have over any of the material and we will answer the questions in class. You will then be able to review your exams and take notes on what you missed, etc. If you don't have any questions, or if you don't want to review your exams, then you are free to go! Good luck!
11/15/06
Here is the breakdown for the third exam:
Multiple choice:
10 on Self and Social Understanding
6 on Gender development
7 on Peers/Schooling (including academic achievement)
4 on Parenting
6 on Family
5 on Child Abuse
5 on Discipline
Short answers (you will have to choose 3 out of the 4) and one bonus question (on discipline)
1 on Gender Development
2 on Peers/Schooling
1 on Parenting
Don't forget to bring your scantrons and ID's for the exam. Good luck!
10/29/06
PLEASE NOTE: The Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am class syllabus has an error on it with regard to the remaining dates of classes. Here is the correction for the lectures for the rest of the semester:
October 31: Parenting
November 2: Parenting/Discipline
November 7: Discipline
November 9: Child Abuse
November 14: School Achievement
November 16: Video: Polished Stones
November 21: Catch up day if needed.
November 24: Thanksgiving holiday
November 28: Exam III
November 30: Review for final exam
Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. See you guys Tuesday!
10/24/06
Please note that your exam grades, new book questions, and new presentations are posted.
10/11/06
Here is the breakdown for the second exam:
Multiple choice:
14 on Piaget
3 on Information Processing
11 on Language Development
12 on Attachment/Emotional Development
1 on Daycare
7 on Moral Development
5 on Aggression
Short answers (you will have to choose 3 out of the 4) and one bonus question (I'm not telling what the bonus one is on!)
1 on Language Development
1 on Information Processing
1 on Piaget
1 on Attachment
Don't forget to bring your scantrons and ID's for the exam. Good luck!
09/18/06
Your grades are now posted by section number. You will notice that each class received a 2 point adjustment to their scores, which is added in to the total number of points. We will discuss the exam briefly in class before we go back to lecture.
09/16/06
Please note that the new lecture outlines and book questions for the next exam are now posted. Grades will be posted as soon as I get them back.
09/06/06
Hello all! Here are some quick updates:
-Your TA's (Kaela Parish) e-mail address is kaelaparish@yahoo.com. You will need to schedule an appt with her if you would like to review your exam, as you will not be getting to keep those.
-On chapter 1 book questions: ignore the question about Clark Hull; he has been removed from this edition. On chapter 2 book questions: ignore the part on question 2 about "specimen record"; it too has been removed from this edition.
-Here is the breakdown for your exam 1:
34 multiple choice questions (worth 2 points each):
11 on theories
8 on methods
10 on prenatal development/birth process
5 on infant perception
4 Short answer questions (worth various amounts of points per question) you will have to answer the first 2 and choose one between questions 3 and 4):
1 on Theories
1 on methods
2 on prenatal development
So there you have it. Please remember: you will only be tested on infant perception through the end of visual development, so anything up to that point is fair game. Please remember to bring a big blue scantron and have a 4 digit code number ready to write down on your exam. You will not get to keep your exam, so make sure your name is also on both your scantron and physical exam. You will be required to show your school id to the TA when you turn in your exams. Please e-mail me with any questions and good luck!
08/22/06
Welcome to the course website! Please keep this website bookmarked and check it periodically to obtain info about the class and get the latest announcements.